October 27 / 13.05 Galway

13.05

Heavy

KONE Handicap

  • Prize money: £6582.64
  • 1m 0f 73y
  • 16 runners
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KONE Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 164157 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

On A Session

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed.

14/1

Form: 44-15

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced (one-eyed) 3yo off the mark on seasonal return in Fairyhouse fillies maiden last month, coming from some way back under today's rider over 7f; left with plenty to do over a mile at Navan on handicap debut; 2lb lower and remains unexposed.
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2

(15)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Love Is Blind

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced (one-eyed) 3yo off the mark on seasonal return in Fairyhouse fillies maiden last month, coming from some way back under today's rider over 7f; left with plenty to do over a mile at Navan on handicap debut; 2lb lower and remains unexposed.

10/1

2

(15)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Love Is Blind

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced (one-eyed) 3yo off the mark on seasonal return in Fairyhouse fillies maiden last month, coming from some way back under today's rider over 7f; left with plenty to do over a mile at Navan on handicap debut; 2lb lower and remains unexposed.

10/1

3

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

16:24 Navan

Love Is Blind

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced (one-eyed) 3yo off the mark on seasonal return in Fairyhouse fillies maiden last month, coming from some way back under today's rider over 7f; more improvement likely upped in trip for handicap debut.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 501331 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Likes an ease in the ground, scoring at Bellewstown (1m, soft) and a week ago career-best when winning over 7f at Gowran on heavy; up another 5lb but still respected.
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7th

7

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip.

14/1

2nd

5

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Ribee

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals here in the Irish Lincoln on return; fine run came to an end in 10.5f Listed at Naas and he's probably better over shorter.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement (from a handicap low of 62 to his present 98) when beating 24 rivals in last Sunday's Irish Lincoln; suited by the ground and the only runner with race-fitness; has to be taken seriously, although others have stronger claims at these weights.

15/2

Form: -05874 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four wins for Tom Mullins include 2022 and 2023 runnings of this race (both off 77 on heavy); recent yard debut at Naas was encouraging and one to consider given his record here.
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14th

11

(16)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

San Aer

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; four Flat wins but last of those came in 2023; not a terrible effort on latest and now 2lb below his last success but the draw gods have not been kind here.

28/1

11th

15

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

San Aer

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since October 2023; promise on first two starts for this yard last October but two runs this season have not been good (very slowly away latest); others arrive in better form.

25/1

17th

4

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

San Aer

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four wins on the Flat for Tom Mullins, including over C&D in 2022; finished runner-up behind subsequent Irish Lincoln winner Ribee at Galway in October (1m1f, soft to heavy); poor on return to action at Naas last month; could improve.

18/1

Form: 490-60

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Form has nosedived since debut win and no encouragement from recent efforts despite handicapper relenting.
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9th

23

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Buttermere Ridge

12st 0lb

T: Oliver McKiernan

First reserve; 1-8 on the Flat and rated 71, off since poor run in Oct', oppose.

5

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Oliver McKiernan

Form has nosedived since debut win and no encouragement from recent efforts despite handicapper relenting.

25/1

Form: 822427 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Best form on soft/heavy, winning Galway 2yo maiden and runner-up on three of four handicaps this season, notably beaten a head at Killarney (1m4f) and 0.5l at Listowel (1m); below best at Naas on latest but no surprise if she bounced back here dropped in trip.
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6th

5

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Annies Angel

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a Galway maiden on second start for Joseph O'Brien in October 2024 but no joy since, although second to Flying Fortress in Listowel handicap; three runs over hurdles since joining Ado McGuinness before tame Curragh effort last time; new headgear combination tried and handicapper giving her a chance.

10/1

12th

8

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Annies Angel

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a Galway maiden on second start for Joseph O'Brien in October 2024 but no joy since; has had three runs over hurdles since joining Ado McGuinness so will at least be fit and new visor might provide a spark.

20/1

5th

7

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:18 Navan

Annies Angel

11st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Adrian McGuinness

Flat winner is rated 75 in that sphere following a host of runner-up finishes for Joseph O'Brien; well beaten on hurdling/stable debut at Thurles (2m, heavy), but improved effort at Hereford when a 6l runner-up, getting tired late on (2m, heavy); that's something to build on.

13/2

Form: 05151 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Much improved to win C&D maiden at the festival (good-to-yielding) and successful handicap debut on latest when upped in trip at Killarney, asserting late on over 1m3f (soft); 3lb rise okay, back in trip here.
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12th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Blue Moon Boy

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

2-7 on the Flat; left maiden hurdle form behind when a keeping on 2.25l second of 15 on handicap debut at Sligo (2m2f, good); raised 3lb; debatable whether this sharper test will suit but he's a player.

9/2

2nd

6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Blue Moon Boy

11st 2lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual winner and rated 73 on the Flat; has to be of interest off 93 in this sphere after a warm-up on the Flat in March.

11/2

14th

4

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Blue Moon Boy

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Two-time winner on the Flat; won off 3lb lower at Killarney (1m3f, soft) last October; returns to the level after three runs over hurdles so won't lack for fitness; worth considering.

11/1

16/1

Form: 373474 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Seven Flat wins include at Leopardstown this time last year (1m, heavy); not at same level this year but some okay efforts; more to find however.
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10th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Titanium

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling.

13/1

10th

17

(20)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Titanium

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Titanium

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix.

11/1

Form: 730550 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.
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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

5

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Rhythm King

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark has been in and out this season; his last run at Tipperary was definitely an out when getting his ground but finishing 18l behind the winner; his run prior at Listowel was decent when a close fifth (8.5f, heavy); serious stamina concerns at this trip.

25/1

Form: -41470

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Leopardstown in August (1m1f, good), most recently well held over hurdles on soft; others preferred.
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8th

2

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sinbad My Dad

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Just one win from 28 attempts, but has been knocking on the door in recent starts here; fourth over 10.5f in November before taking third spot next two times; squeezed out when one-paced upped in trip over C&D last time; this trip may not be his optimum.

13/1

Form: 240776 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 22 starts came at the Curragh in May (1m, soft), also second at Galway festival over 7f; made much of running at the Curragh six days ago but didn't get home in heavy ground; draw a negative.
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10

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Goldrush Kid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Won off 6lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh last March (1m, soft); no joy since and beaten around 9l in both starts at that venue this season; blinkers back on instead of cheekpieces; not discounted.

15/2

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Eighth of 26 here 13 days ago when bidding to repeat last year's win in a 1m contest; may do better with that run behind him.

12/1

8th

8

(17)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Sole victory came in this race last year (soft) on his seasonal return and he is 2lb lower now; was well backed on that occasion so he's well worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

Form: 760973 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.
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14th

17

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sylkie

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well.

11/1

9th

16

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Sylkie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Daniel John Howard

Three-time winner on the Flat at Galway; hood went on for hurdling debut at Cork when tailed off; big improvement needed.

50/1

12

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Sylkie

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.

8/1

Form: 045115 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Long losing run before back-to-back wins at Cork and Roscommon for 7lb claimer; left with plenty to do at Gowran last time so could still have more to offer (senior rider takes over).
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

La Tulipe Noire

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Aengus King

Unplaced in seven hurdle runs to date, (four of them handicaps); running moderately on Flat at the moment.

14/1

7th

9

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

La Tulipe Noire

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Cork and Roscommon last autumn (yielding/soft), yet to hit that level this term in four attempts; returns to a longer trip.

14/1

8th

10

(10)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.

16/1

Form: 37-042 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two years since her last win but best effort for some time here last month when staying on second to On A Session over 7f (soft); 2lb higher but still on a reasonable mark.
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6th

6

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Lady Arwen

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Had been on a losing run of over 2.5 years before a short head victory at Gowran last time provided her fourth career turf win (1m, soft); runner-up hasn't done much for the form in the meantime; still on an attractive mark compared to her previous wins if continuing on an upward curve.

9/2

1st

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Lady Arwen

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Dual course winner off much higher marks but on a long losing run since 2023; well beaten at Dundalk first two starts this year; contender if at her best returning to turf.

33/1

11th

3

(15)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Arwen

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

On a long losing run and tailed off over C&D in January; hooded; wide draw.

50/1

Form: 058309

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.
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15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

9th

13

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Shelbourne

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

One of two for yard; sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard; ran okay on heavy here (9.5f) on penultimate but failed to build on that at Naas latest; stamina to prove for this trip.

28/1

Form: -00000 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three of his five wins have come here but last one was in April 2024; precious little to recommend this year but has dropped 12lb in total and has his ground.
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11th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose.

10/1

7th

4

(13)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last.

9/1

15th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Zephron

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; has changed stable.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €43.10
Straight Forecast €41.24
Tricast €537.58
Trifecta €456.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Annie's Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Sylkie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Goldrush Kid

TOPSPEED:

Rhythm King

The Irish Sun:

San Aer